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06 Jan 10
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http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article5489134.ece
Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research.
While millions of people tap into Google without considering the environment, a typical search generates about 7g of CO2 Boiling a kettle generates about 15g.
Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to new research.
While millions of people tap into Google without considering the environment, a typical search generates about 7g of CO2 Boiling a kettle generates about 15g.
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Google is secretive about its energy consumption and carbon footprint. It also refuses to divulge the locations of its data centres. However, with more than 200m internet searches estimated globally daily, the electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions caused by computers and the internet is provoking concern.
whom cares?
There is more CO2 given off by some peat bog in central america than all planes, computers and cars put together.
apparently.
There is more CO2 given off by some peat bog in central america than all planes, computers and cars put together.
apparently.
THINK.........do you really need to search...."philipino hermaphrodites fashion disasters"...
Simply running a PC generates between 40g and 80g per hour, he says.
A real concern for Fry and his 'concerned' followers.
How much does a submitted bet on betfair use? :0
And what about the high refresh rate on APIs??
And what about the high refresh rate on APIs??
What would you do if you weren't on the internet? Drink Tea, watch TV, cook Sausages, drive the car ... whatever you do would probably have a similar carbon footprint
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